| Storage Temperature: 36 - 38 F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |
| Description: Tiny bell shaped flowers on short
stems. |
| Colors: Generally white, some pink |
| Botanical Facts: The name is from the Latin word convallis
(valley) |
| Design Notes: A very fragrant flower used primarily
in Wedding and Corsage work. |
| Purchasing Hints: Purchase when 1/4 of the
buds are are open. |
| Conditioning: Cut stem under water with a
sharp knife. Hydrate in a solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative
/ floral food for two hours before storage or usage. If received with roots
attached, do not cut off the roots, submerge roots in a solution of warm water and
commercial floral preservative / floral food. |
| Additional Notes: Yes, Lilly of the Valley is
available year round. However, supplies are very limited and it may be impossible to
find. Said to have been the favorite flower of Queen Victoria. |
